It's not easy finding the balance between saving and spending. On one hand we work hard for our money and really feel that we deserve to enjoy it (which we do!). On the other hand though, we need to save…
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5 warning signs of a credit card debt trap
Credit cards are dangerous things as they make it far too easy to buy stuff that you don't actually have money for! And what's worse is that the credit cards are marketed as giving you freedom, giving you things that…
My 11 Day Mega Savings Binge
My partner left this morning on an 11 day trip to visit family in Joburg and Durban and I’ve decided to use this opportunity for a mega savings binge. In fact, I am going to turn into a stingy hermit…
How a lesser paying job makes sense to me
This may seem like a strange blog post. Why on earth would a finance blogger even consider a lesser paying job, and let alone be pleased about it? Before you start thinking that I have lost my mind you better…
Awesome quote from the Dalai Lama
One of my favorite quotes from the Dalai Lama on how people sacrifice health for money and how we don't live in the present moment.
Find the Balance
It’s hard to find the balance between saving for the future, and living for the now. You don’t want to lose out on the wonderful experiences that life can offer you right now; but at the same time you don’t…